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Do you want to join Territorial Army in India? Before we understand how to join !, we will see what is Territorial Army. TA (Territorial Army) of India is the second line of defense; it is not the profession or occupation. It is for those who are working in civilian professions is a prerequisite for joining TA.
TA Volunteers usually serve in uniform for 2–3 months every year so that they can bear arms for national defense in times of national emergencies.
They are many eminent personalities also serving in TA like MS Dhoni (Cricketer), Mohan Lal (Actor), Sachin Pilot ( Politician), etc.
TA is part of the regular Indian Army. The present role of TA is to assist the regular Army in dealing with natural calamities, maintenance of essential services where life is affected, provide units to the regular Indian Army when needed. It also helps when the security of the nation is threatened. In this article, we are going to see the Process of joining TA, Group HQ of TA, etc.
Note: Recently, the TA Notification 2021 has been released. Last date to apply is the 19th of August 2021.
Procedure To Join Territorial Army
- First go to the website – www.jointerritorialarmy.gov.in
- Register yourself , fill up the required details carefully
- One week before exam date admit card will be release
- Now , there is written examination
- Then candidate PIB interview will be conducted
- Then, SSB will be conducted
- After SSB , Medical will be conducted
Territorial Army Eligibility Criteria
Candidates can check below the eligibility criteria for Territorial Army Civilians and Ex-Servicemen posts.
Territorial Army Eligibility Criteria for Civilians
- Nationality: Candidates must be citizens of India.
- Age Limits: The age of candidates as on August 19 should be between 18 and 42 years on the date of application.
- Educational Qualifications: Must have completed graduation from a recognized university
- Physical Standards: Candidates must be physically and medically fit in all respects.
- Employment status: Gainfully employed
Territorial Army Eligibility Criteria for Ex-Servicemen
Only Ex-Service Officers can apply who are in the age group of 18 to 42 years can apply. Candidates must be a graduate and physically and mentally fit
Serving member of the Regular Army/ Navy/ Air Force/ Police/ GREF/ Para Military and other forces are not eligible.
Training of Territorial Army
Training is carried out on urban and provincial systems.
Urban Systems of Training
Recruit Training: Training is carried out on weekends and holidays. One day contains four hours of training. Thirty-Two days in the first year .
Annual Training: A minimum of thirty-six days, with extensions up to a maximum of sixty days including a camp for fourteen days.
Post Commission Training: All officers are required to undergo ten weeks of post commission training at IMA Dehradun within two years of their commissioning. This can be exempted for the Ex-officers from the Regular Army or Short Service Commissioned at the sole discretion of the commanding officer.
Provincial Systems of Training
Recruit Training: Thirty days in the first year (continuous period)
Annual Training: For a continuous period of two calendar months in the first and subsequent years.
Post commission Training: 90 days Post Commission Training is compulsory within two years of commissioning IMA, Dehradun.
Voluntary Training to gain additional military training, provided the trainee volunteers with the written consent of his employer.
Group Headquarters of Territorial Army
- TA GP HQ, Southern Command – Pune, Maharashtra
- TA GP HQ, Eastern Command – Kolkata, West Bengal
- TA GP HQ, Western Command – Chandigarh (Union Territory)
- TA GP HQ, Central Command – Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- TA GP HQ, Northern Command – Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir
Celebrities and Politicians in Territorial Army India
- Lieutenant Colonel MS Dhoni MS Dhoni (Cricketer)
- Lieutenant Colonel Mohan Lal (Actor)
- Lieutenant Sachin Pilot (Politician)
- Honorary Lieutenant Colonel Abhinav Bindra (Olympian Gold Medalist Shooter)
- Lieutenant Colonel Dr Deepak Rao (Indian military trainer, Scientist, Author)
- Lieutenant Colonel Kapil Dev (Cricketer)
This is all about TA, we hope you’ll get an idea, TA notification 2021 has been released keep the josh high fill up the form and serve for nation.